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You need to cut the straw so there are three pieces. For me it's easier to start by making two cuts at the bottom of the straw and then cut straight up.
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How to Make a Bird out of a Plastic Straw (with pictures) - wikiHow
This example of straw art is a fun craft project, and it can also be a unique addition to any party (especially a cocktail party ). Out of a simple plastic drinking straw, you can create a beautiful bird to line the rim of a glass, or stand alone as decoration. With time and patience, you can make many of these, and give your guests a beautiful keepsake to take home.
do stuff! » Make a scrap-yarn-wrapped branch decoration!
While flipping through The Big Ass Book of Home Decor a couple weeks ago, I came across a project like this – yarn-wrapped twig arrangement . I felt like I’d seen similar projects online too, like it wasn’t the first time I’d seen a branch wrapped in yarn, but now I can’t find anything in blog-land (at the bottom, I linked to some other related projects that I did find!)… Anyway, mine is a bit different from the book project, so now I’ll share it with you! I wanted to use a glue gun, but some crafty items got temporarily lost in the move and my guns were nowhere to be found, so I came up with methods that use as little glue as possible. Some glue was necessary, so I used Aleene’s Tacky Glue, which worked very well.
belle maison: DIY: Furniture Makeovers
I'm obsessed with making-over old, worn out furniture. It's amazing how almost any old piece can be totally transformed with new paint, hardware and a little imagination! Here are three examples from Ladies Home Journal...click here to read the entire article. Out-dated side table with stone top transformed into a bright and cheerful accent piece!
When used to make a wedding table chandelier (left) or as part of a home display (right), the result is always dramatic and polished. Photo: Erin Ever After , The Print Lover Blame it on my Southern roots, but when I get my hands on a Mason jar , I have a hard time letting go. Their late-Victorian charm has inspired generations of firefly hunts, homemade lemonade and straight-from-the source canning.
The Beauty of Mason Jars - Shelterpop